Protein Powder Supplements?

[Cat225 93]

Does adding a Protein supplement to your meals help keep you filled up? I've been reading about unflavored Protein Powder, specifically the Unjury brand. Does that kind of protein work the same way, as chicken in filling you up? I am trying to eat my protein. I haven't had a Protein Shake since week 2 after surgery. I'm still in the process of getting my band filled to the right amount, and I find that I'm hungry a lot. Would this kind of protein be helpful for me? Thanks!

[terrydumont46 1,954]

just remember that Protein supplements have at least 100 calories in them. so if you can get your protein solids in you wouldn't have to add the additional cal. keep track, protein is usually 60 - 80 daily

[rigonj 103]

I stopped using the Protein powders as soon as I was off my post op diet. I would use them for a day after my fills. Recently I started working out twice a day and decided I really need the extra calories and I needed the protein. There was no way eating my three meals a day that I could get to my 50-70 grams of protein. So in the mornings I put a scoop of Isopure unflavored protein powder in my yogurt with my granola and it holds me from 9am till I eat my lunch around 2pm. Sometimes at night if I'm busy after work I will mix the unflavored with 8oz of chocolate almond milk and some ice cubes and make a "milkshake" for my post workout dinner. Hope this helps

[Cat225 93]

Thanks for your posts! I bought a new brand of Protein Shake the other day. It has 150 calories and 25 grams of Protein per serving. I'm going to try it tomorrow after I get my fill. I think my real issue is that I still need several adjustments before I'll be in the green zone. Somehow I'm still losing weight! Until then, I'm just going to have to white knuckle it!